PETER Thomson, lead curator at Newcastle Art Gallery, will judge the 2025 Anderson Art Award competition. “Peter joined Newcastle Art Gallery in early 2023 in anticipation of the gallery's reimagined and expanded operations,” said Anderson Art Award coordinator Ian Morphett. “He has previously held curatorial roles at the National
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Galleries in the Gardens donate to Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service
ARTISTS from the Tea Gardens Galleries in the Gardens (GiG) have donated to the Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Brigade, reinforcing the strong connections between community groups in the Myall Coast. GiG President Anne Stewart visited the Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS station in Tea Gardens on Tuesday 4 February to personally deliver
Local engineering a lifesaver for volunteers on patrol
LOCAL engineering ingenuity has provided patrol crews of the Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club with better protection and immediate access to emergency resources. Club Captain Wayne Bower told News Of The Area that crews needed a fit-for-purpose vehicle that was able to carry all the equipment needed to patrol the
Ancient artforms kept alive in Tea Gardens
TWO ancient artforms have been reinvigorated by the creative forces of a number of local artists and craftspeople at the Myall Community Art and Craft Centre. They are behind the return of Thursday night sessions. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us
Charity pig races return in support of Pindimar/Tea Gardens firies
LONG-DELAYED charity pig races returned to the Tea Gardens Country Club on Australia Day long weekend, in support of the Pindimar/Tea Gardens Rural Fire Brigade. Unforeseen human matters held the piggies back from their previously scheduled October long weekend derby, but the seven little porkers were ready to run for
Myall U3A signs up big numbers for education courses in 2025
MYALL University of the Third Age (MU3A) saw a massive turn-out for their annual sign-up day, with dozens of locals, new and returning, seeking to better themselves throughout 2025. Courses offered this year include: Art, Big Ideas, Card Games, Choir, French, Film, Garden, Musicals, Strings, Photography, Spanish, Writing, and Yoga.
Tea Gardens Lions uphold long-running BBQ breakfast tradition
AUSTRALIA Day was celebrated in traditional fashion with the perennial return of the Tea Gardens Lions Club Breakfast BBQ to Moira Parade park in Hawks Nest. The much-loved annual event was run by the tireless Lions, many of whom sweltered the whole morning over hotplates as the burgeoning crowd gathered
Tea Gardens Public School’s 2024 High Achievers
HIGH achievers at Tea Gardens Public School were recognised and awarded for their efforts at the school’s presentation day, held at the end of the 2024 school year. Principal Mark Clemson also reflected on the year’s highlights and external validation. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for
